2022 New Hampshire Senate election
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The 2022 New Hampshire Senate elections took place as part of the biennial 2022 United States elections. New Hampshire voters elected state senators in all of the state's 24 senate districts. State senators serve two-year terms in the New Hampshire Senate, with all of the seats up for election each cycle. The primary elections held on September 13, 2022, determined which candidates would appear on the November 8, 2022, general election ballot.[1]
Composition
| Affiliation[2] | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Republican | Vacant | ||
| Before Election | 10 | 13 | 23 | 1 |
| After Election | 10 | 14 | 24 | 0 |
Summary
| District | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Erin Hennessey | Rep | Carrie Gendreau | Rep | ||
| 2nd | Bob Giuda | Rep | Timothy Lang Sr. | Rep | ||
| 3rd | Jeb Bradley | Rep | Jeb Bradley | Rep | ||
| 4th | David H. Watters | Dem | David H. Watters | Dem | ||
| 5th | Suzanne Prentiss | Dem | Suzanne Prentiss | Dem | ||
| 6th | James P. Gray | Rep | James P. Gray | Rep | ||
| 7th | Harold F. French | Rep | Dan Innis | Rep | ||
| 8th | Ruth Ward | Rep | Ruth Ward | Rep | ||
| 9th | Denise Ricciardi | Rep | Denise Ricciardi | Rep | ||
| 10th | Jay Kahn | Dem | Donovan Fenton | Dem | ||
| 11th | Gary Daniels | Rep | Shannon Chandley | Dem | ||
| 12th | Kevin Avard | Rep | Kevin Avard | Rep | ||
| 13th | Cindy Rosenwald | Dem | Cindy Rosenwald | Dem | ||
| 14th | Sharon Carson | Rep | Sharon Carson | Rep | ||
| 15th | Becky Whitley | Dem | Becky Whitley | Dem | ||
| 16th | Kevin Cavanaugh | Dem | Keith Murphy | Rep | ||
| 17th | John Reagan | Rep | Howard Pearl | Rep | ||
| 18th | Donna Soucy | Dem | Donna Soucy | Dem | ||
| 19th | Regina Birdsell | Rep | Regina Birdsell | Rep | ||
| 20th | Lou D'Allesandro | Dem | Lou D'Allesandro | Dem | ||
| 21st | Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Dem | Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Dem | ||
| 22nd | Chuck Morse | Rep | Daryl Abbas | Rep | ||
| 23rd | Bill Gannon | Rep | Bill Gannon | Rep | ||
| 24th | Tom Sherman | Dem | Debra Altschiller | Dem | ||
Close races
| District | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| District 2 | Republican | 12.00% |
| District 1 | Republican | 9.42% |
| District 6 | Republican | 11.58% |
| District 7 | Republican | 9.24% |
| District 8 | Republican | 14.48% |
| District 9 | Republican | 4.46% |
| District 11 | Democratic (flip) | 2.62% |
| District 12 | Republican | 2.46% |
| District 13 | Democratic | 17.6% |
| District 14 | Republican | 18.16% |
| District 16 | Republican (flip) | 6.76% |
| District 17 | Republican | 13.62% |
| District 18 | Democratic | 4.78% |
| District 20 | Democratic | 15.78% |
| District 24 | Democratic | 11.32% |
Outgoing incumbents
Retiring
- Erin Hennessey (R-Littleton), representing District 1 since 2020, is retiring.
- Bob Giuda (R-Warren), representing District 2 since 2016, is retiring.
- Harold F. French (R-Franklin), representing District 7 since 2016, is retiring.
- Jay Kahn (D-Keene), representing District 10 since 2016, is retiring.
- John Reagan (R-Deerfield), representing District 17 since 2012, is retiring.
Seeking another office
- Kevin Cavanaugh (D-Manchester), representing District 16 since 2017, is not seeking reelection to the Senate in order to run for Executive Council in the 4th district.
- Chuck Morse (R–Salem), representing District 22 since 2010, is not seeking reelection to the Senate in order to run for U.S. Senate.
- Tom Sherman (D-Rye), representing District 24 since 2018, is not seeking reelection to the Senate in order to run for governor.
Districts
| District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 • District 9 • District 10 • District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18 • District 19 • District 20 • District 21 • District 22 • District 23 • District 24 |
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District 1
Candidates
- Republican
- Carrie Gendreau, selectwoman for Littleton since 2018
Troy Merner, incumbent state representative for Coos District 7 since 2016
- Democratic
- Edith Tucker, incumbent state representative for Coos District 5 since 2016
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carrie Gendreau | 13,112 | 54.71 | |
| Democratic | Edith Tucker | 10,855 | 45.29 | |
| Total votes | 23,967 | 100.0 | ||
District 2
Candidates
- Republican
- Timothy Lang Sr., incumbent state representative for Belknap District 4 since 2016
- John Plumer, former state representative
- Dave DeVoy, Republican candidate in 2020
- Democratic
- Kate Miller, former Democratic state representative (2008-2010)
Results
General Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy Lang | 15,321 | 56.0 | |
| Democratic | Kate Miller | 12,038 | 44.0 | |
| Total votes | 27,359 | 100.0 | ||
District 3
Candidates
- Republican
- Jeb Bradley, incumbent state senator since 2009, former Majority Leader (2010-2018), former U.S. Representative from New Hampshire's 1st congressional district (2003-2007)
- Nancy Cunning
- Democratic
- William Marsh, incumbent state representative for Carroll District 8 since 2016
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeb Bradley (incumbent) | 17,336 | 58.48 | |
| Democratic | William Marsh | 12,309 | 41.52 | |
| Total votes | 29,645 | 100.0 | ||
District 4
Candidates
- Republican
- Seamus Casey, candidate for state representative in 2014 and 2016
- Democratic
- David H. Watters, incumbent state senator since 2012, previously served two terms in the N.H. House of Representatives for Strafford District 4
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David H. Watters (incumbent) | 15,879 | 63.30 | |
| Republican | Seamus Casey | 9,207 | 36.70 | |
| Total votes | 25,086 | 100.0 | ||
District 5
Candidates
- Republican
- John McIntyre
- Democratic
- Suzanne Prentiss, incumbent state senator since 2020, former mayor of Lebanon (2017-2019) and Lebanon city councilor since 2009
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Suzanne Prentiss (incumbent) | 19,269 | 69.0 | |
| Republican | John McIntyre | 8,656 | 31.0 | |
| Total votes | 27,925 | 100.0 | ||
District 6
Candidates
- Republican
- James Gray, incumbent state senator since 2016
- Democratic
- Ruth Larson, candidate for state representative in 2018 and 2020
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Gray (incumbent) | 13,167 | 55.79 | |
| Democratic | Ruth Larson | 10,434 | 44.21 | |
| Total votes | 23,601 | 100.0 | ||
District 7
Candidates
- Republican
- Thomas Dunne Jr., candidate for state representative in 2016, 2018 and 2020
- Dan Innis, former state senator for District 24 (2016-2018)
- Democratic
- Richard Lobban Jr., candidate for Grafton District 9 in 2020
Results
General Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel E. Innis | 13,413 | 54.62 | ||
| Democratic | Richard A. Lobban, Jr. | 11,146 | 45.38 | ||
| Total votes | 24,559 | 100 | |||
District 8
Candidates
- Republican
- Ruth Ward, incumbent state senator since 2016
- Democratic
- Charlene Lovett, former non-partisan mayor of Claremont (2016-2021) and former Republican state representative for Sullivan District 4 (2010-2012)
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ruth Ward (incumbent) | 14,080 | 57.2 | |
| Democratic | Charlene Lovett | 10,520 | 42.7 | |
| Total votes | 24,610 | 100.0 | ||
District 9
Candidates
- Republican
- Denise Ricciardi, incumbent state senator since 2020
- Democratic
- Matthew McLaughlin
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Denise Ricciardi (incumbent) | 13,687 | 52.2 | |
| Democratic | Matthew McLaughlin | 12,510 | 47.7 | |
| Total votes | 26,211 | 100.0 | ||
District 10
Candidates
- Republican
- Ian Freeman, syndicated talk radio host
- Sly Karasinski, candidate for Cheshire District 12 in 2020
- Democratic
- Donovan Fenton, incumbent state representative for Cheshire District 8 since 2016
- Bobby Williams, Keene city councilor
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donovan Fenton | 17,305 | 66.14 | |
| Republican | Sly Karasinski | 8,860 | 33.86 | |
| Total votes | 26,165 | 100.0 | ||
District 11
Candidates
- Republican
- Gary Daniels, incumbent state senator since 2020 (previously served 2014–2018)
- John Frechette
- Democratic
- Shannon Chandley, former state senator (2018-2020)
District 12
Candidates
- Republican
- Kevin Avard, incumbent state senator since 2020 (previously served 2014–2018)
- Democratic
- Melanie Levesque, former state senator (2018-2020)
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Avard (incumbent) | 14,314 | 51.2 | |
| Democratic | Melanie Levesque | 13,626 | 48.8 | |
| Total votes | 27,943 | 100.0 | ||
District 13
Candidates
- Republican
- Daniel J. Paul
- Stephen Scaer
- Democratic
- Cindy Rosenwald, incumbent state senator since 2018
District 14
Candidates
- Republican
- Sharon Carson, incumbent state senator since 2008
- Democratic
- John Robinson
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sharon Carson (incumbent) | 14,631 | 59.1 | |
| Democratic | John Robinson | 10,133 | 40.9 | |
| Total votes | 24,776 | 100.0 | ||
District 15
Candidates
- Republican
- Linda Rae Banfil
- Democratic
- Becky Whitley, incumbent state senator since 2020
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Becky Whitley (incumbent) | 16,625 | 64.7 | |
| Republican | Linda Rae Banfil | 9,071 | 35.3 | |
| Total votes | 25,715 | 100.0 | ||
District 16
Candidates
- Republican
- Barbara Griffin, incumbent state representative for Hillsborough District 6 since 2014
- Michael Yakubovich, incumbent state representative for Merrimack District 24 since 2018
Democratic
- June Trisciani, Manchester Alderman At-large since 2021
District 17
Candidates
- Republican
- Scott R. Bryer
- Howard Pearl, incumbent representative for Merrimack District 26 since 2016
- Democratic
- Christine M. Tappan
District 18
Candidates
- Republican
- George Lambert, former state representative for Hillsborough District 44 (2010-2014), former candidate for Governor in 2014 and candidate for District 18 in 2018.
- Ross Terrio, former state representative for Hillsborough District 14 from 2010 to 2012 and former member of the Manchester Board of School Committee from 2013 to 2020
- Democratic
- Donna Soucy, incumbent state senator since 2012
District 19
Candidates
- Republican
- Regina Birdsell, incumbent state senator since 2014
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Regina Birdsell (incumbent) | 15,143 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 15,253 | 100.0 | ||
District 20
Candidates
- Republican
- Richard H. Girard, former member of the Manchester Board of School Committee (2015–2020) and former alderman Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (1998–2000)
- Democratic
- Lou D'Allesandro, incumbent state senator since 1998
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lou D'Allesandro (incumbent) | 9,859 | 57.8 | |
| Republican | Richard H. Girard | 7,172 | 42.0 | |
| Total votes | 17,056 | 100.0 | ||
District 21
Candidates
- Democratic
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, incumbent state senator since 2020
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (incumbent) | 20,084 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 20,315 | 100.0 | ||
District 22
Candidates
- Republican
- Daryl Abbas, incumbent state representative for Rockingham District 8 since 2018
- Peter Torosian, incumbent state representative for Rockingham District 14 since 2016
- Democratic
- Wayne Haubner
District 23
Candidates
- Republican
- Bill Gannon, incumbent state senator since 2020 (previously served 2016–2018)
Daniel O'Shea
- Democratic
- Brenda Oldak
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brenda Oldak | 11,064 | 39.5 | |
| Republican | Bill Gannon (incumbent) | 16,902 | 60.4 | |
| Total votes | 27,981 | 100.0 | ||
District 24
Candidates
- Republican
- Lou Gargiulo, former state representative (1992–1996)
- Democratic
- Debra Altschiller, incumbent state representative for Rockingham District 19 since 2016
Results
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debra Altschiller | 18,020 | 55.7 | |
| Republican | Lou Gargiulo | 14,308 | 44.3 | |
| Total votes | 32,328 | 100.0 | ||
See also
- 2022 New Hampshire elections
- 2022 United States elections
- New Hampshire Senate
- Elections in New Hampshire
References
External links
- Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association, "New Hampshire", Voting & Elections Toolkits
- "New Hampshire: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links", Vote.org, Oakland, CA
- "League of Women Voters of New Hampshire". (State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)
- New Hampshire at Ballotpedia
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